Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tamworth
Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Gabriels Rc School, Wilnecote Lane, Belgrave, B77 2LF
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School among the 420 places in Tamworth holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 420 | 86% | ← Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Belgrave Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Belgrave Store Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| Coffee And Crepes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bill's Superstores ltd Trading as Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| 2 Gates Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| A5 Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Caledonian Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School
What is Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School's food hygiene rating?
Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School last inspected?
Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects Edwards & Ward At St Gabriels RC School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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